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pepino

Cucumis sativus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Cucurbitales (Cucurbitales)

Species

Cucumis sativus (pepino)

Names in Other Languages

French Concombre

German Gurke

Portuguese pepino

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pepino?

The scientific name of pepino is Cucumis sativus. It belongs to the genus Cucumis.

Where does pepino live?

pepino is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC).

What family does pepino belong to?

pepino (Cucumis sativus) belongs to the genus Cucumis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cucurbitaceae.

What kingdom does pepino belong to?

pepino (Cucumis sativus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of pepino?

The closest relatives of pepino in the genus Cucumis include maxixe, meloeiro, Hedgehog gourd, Gooseberry gourd.